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Easy Oven Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon on a baking sheet

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

A simple yet elegant oven-baked salmon dish with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets, about 4 to 6 ounces each Skin on or skin off both work
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Light or dark, whatever you have
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce For salty balance (low sodium is fine)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or grated Or garlic powder in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh if possible, bottled works too
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Just a little for tang and depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Go easy if your soy sauce is salty
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter For richness
Optional garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley or green onion For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a sheet pan or baking dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
  3. Place the salmon on the pan and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and olive oil until it looks glossy.
  5. Spoon the glaze over the salmon, ensuring it is well coated.
Cooking
  1. Bake the salmon for about 12 to 15 minutes, checking for doneness as thickness may vary.
  2. Let it rest for 2 minutes when it comes out to ensure juiciness before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the salmon, and use the middle rack of the oven to avoid burning the glaze. If the glaze darkens too quickly, loosely tent the pan with foil.